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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a shower of insults and curses rained down on the criminal as he was led through the crowd
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Recent Examples of shower
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
This comes a month after the Food Network star shared photos on her blog of Paige and Anderson’s wedding shower — held on Saturday, March 8, which was attended by several of the pair’s closest friends and family, and hosted by three of Ree’s closest friends.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Then, they’re showered over or tossed with salad fixings…but that’s far from your only option.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
While any showers or thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic winds, severe weather is not expected.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
This comes a month after the Food Network star shared photos on her blog of Paige and Anderson’s wedding shower — held on Saturday, March 8, which was attended by several of the pair’s closest friends and family, and hosted by three of Ree’s closest friends.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Police said the missing woman’s body was found wrapped in a sheet and shower curtain and stuffed inside a futon.
—Mike Stunson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Then, they’re showered over or tossed with salad fixings…but that’s far from your only option.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shower
Noun
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Pots will flood when the rain can't drain out and drown the roots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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New Jersey Fire May Burn for Days The fire in the southern part of New Jersey, which began on April 22, could continue to burn for days before rain later this week, officials said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prior to release, a leaker hacked into the systems of the developers at Naughty Dog and spoiled major plot points from the story months in advance, which fueled a barrage of toxic responses, including death threats, against the creators.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Houthis have continued to launch more than a dozen ballistic missiles at Israel, and barrages of drones and missiles at US navy ships.—
Kareem El Damanhoury,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The New York Mets lavished the largest free-agent contract in baseball history, a 15-year, $765 million deal, upon outfielder Juan Soto.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The majority of his criticism was lavished at Vice President Vance, who earlier this month pushed back on arguments that Abrego Garcia wasn’t given due process, which is required under the Fifth Amendment.—
Steff Danielle Thomas,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As parts of the central U.S. recover from a deadly outbreak of severe weather, a line of storms is forecast to unleash large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes across the South.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The main hazard from the storms will be large hail.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the Magic were playing their best all-around game of the series up until the flurry of fouls by Banchero.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But the selling returned on Wednesday, with the weak GDP report raising concerns that the chaos caused by Trump’s policy flurry may have already pushed the economy toward a recession before any substantial trade deals are enacted.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The bill, among other things, poured federal dollars into schools to address rising concerns about a student mental health crisis.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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Venture Capital’s Bet on Ambient AI Scribes VCs are pouring capital into ambient AI scribes with over $5.6 billion invested in the sector in 2024 alone.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Playing on a Friday night is relatively unusual, but three more points would heap more pressure on the top-five contenders playing later in the weekend.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Mackenzie Nicholson, Executive Chef at Beano’s Cabin, is spicing up Colorado cuisine with a dash of flair and a heaping spoonful of personality.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shower. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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